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CE08 DCX

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,432 mi
Last recorded105,432 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 DCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 105,432 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 95,917 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 85,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 77,873 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 77,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 74,498 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 74,498 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 72,036 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 67,013 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 55,840 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 49,277 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 42,863 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 36,468 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 16 Jan 2015 36,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Jan 2014 28,320 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 21,221 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 15,280 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 11,885 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 11,885 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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CE08 DCX is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 74,194 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE08 DCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE08 DCX registered?

CE08 DCX is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is CE08 DCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 DCX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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